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Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage and Chinatown by Local Operator

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Activity provider: TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD
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Full-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum and Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. Run by TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Independence Palace
  • War Remnants Museum
  • Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • VinFast Mỹ Đình
  • Runs 10 hours
  • A/c van for pick up and transfers per program

Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage and Chinatown by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $63.18 per person
Duration10 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 10-hour experience from Ho Chi Minh City, built around Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum and Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. It is run by TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers A/c van for pick up and transfers per program, guide for the whole trip, Entrance fee, Lunch and Waterbus ticket round trip. It does not cover Travel insurance, Drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program and Tipping is at customer’s discretion, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting/pickup location

Depends on the selected option

Van

(30 minutes)

Independence Palace

Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

Van

(15 minutes)

War Remnants Museum

Guided tour (1 hour)

Van

(10 minutes)

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

Visit, Guided tour (40 minutes)

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

VinFast Mỹ Đình

Lunch (1 hour)

Bình Tây Market

Visit, Guided tour, Shopping (1 hour)

Thien Hau Temple

Visit, Guided tour (40 minutes)

ANH NGOẠI QUÁN

Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Sunrise

Water taxi

(30 minutes)

ANH NGOẠI QUÁN

Photo stop

2 drop-off locations

District 1, 112 Trần Hưng Đạo

Detailed Itinerary

Starting/pickup location: Depends on the selected option

Van: (30 minutes)

Independence Palace: Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

Van: (15 minutes)

War Remnants Museum: Guided tour (1 hour)

Van: (10 minutes)

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral: Visit, Guided tour (40 minutes)

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

Includes

  • A/c van for pick up and transfers per program
  • English-speaking guide for the whole trip
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • Waterbus ticket round trip
  • Mineral water (1 bottles/pax)

Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program.
  • Tipping is at customer’s discretion

Important information

Meeting point

TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 10 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $63.18
$63.18
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.7/5
based on 53 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Catarina
May 20, 2026

Thank you Travis for the wonderful day we spent discovering Ho Chi Minh !! You were an amazing guide with great storytelling.

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Glenda
October 18, 2025

Naomi is the best guide ever that I meet in Ho Chi Minh 😍, super recommended tour with her.

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Mark
November 29, 2024

Excellent tour with Anthony. It was great to see and experience Saigon with him. He was extremely knowledgeable and made it a very interesting tour. I am extremely glad to have taken the tour and see and experience Ho Chi Minh City in ways that would have been difficult on my own.

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Shema
July 27, 2025

Amazing day out exploring the city with my family. Naomi was a superb guide giving a detailed insight into the history of Vietnam. She was very kind and helpful with the kids and I can only recommend going on this day trip with this tour guide.

5
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Lee
February 18, 2025

Our guide Thuyen was fantastic. Her knowledge was extensive and she happily answered questions, even ones unrelated to the place we were visiting. The tour covered many sights but allowed adequate time to look around. Lunch was delicious! Would recommend this tour.

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Namrata
November 19, 2024

Ms. Nikki took great care of us all. She told us so many stories about Vietnam. Very informative, kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I also enjoyed the company a lot. Great choice of food and drinks too. 10/10 would recommend.

5
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Aki
October 7, 2024

Wonderful and productive day. Accomplished a lot. Personable and wonderful guide. Driver was awesome excellent.

5
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Christina
October 3, 2024

I would recommend this tour for someone who wants to see a lot of different things in Ho Chi Minh city in a short amount of time. You could easily spend more time in some of the places we visited, for example the War Remnants Museum, but if you want to get an overview and highlights of everything, this is a good way to do it. The War Remnants museum is very well made, and the way that facts and pictures are displayed gives a good insight and is emotional as well. The coffee shop in Chinatown was a highlight as well - I recommend ordering the coconut ice coffe! The tour guide was Trew, and he g

5
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Elizabeth
April 28, 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed this day out! Well organised and professional, and the lunch portion was excellent! Many thanks!

5
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Letizia
February 25, 2024

it has been interesting. the tour guide was nice and kind. really attentive with the tour participants

5
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Tannia
May 20, 2024

Xem was a wonderful host! I had an amazing time and learned so much about Vietnam and the Mekong Delta. Would highly recommend!

5
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Kylie
May 11, 2024

Tony was amazing! Seen so much and was amazing value for money! The lunch was incredible!

Frequently Asked Questions

TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover travel insurance, drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program. and tipping is at customer’s discretion. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
A/c van for pick up and transfers per program, English-speaking guide for the whole trip, Entrance fee, Lunch, Waterbus ticket round trip, Mineral water (1 bottles/pax)
The duration of the Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage and Chinatown by Local Operator is typically 10 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$63.18